Innovation driver and county air pollution: cost-benefit analysis perspective
Rongbo Zhang1, Changbiao Zhong2
1Business School, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266520, China. zrb17784458429@163.com.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|January 10, 2024
Summary
Innovation significantly reduces air pollution (SO2) in counties. Increased innovation quantity and quality lead to lower sulfur dioxide concentrations, yielding substantial economic benefits and promoting regional environmental cooperation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Regional Science
Background:
- Innovation is a key driver for green and low-carbon development.
- Understanding innovation's impact on air pollution at the county level is crucial for hierarchical administrative structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the direct and spatial spillover effects of innovation on county-level air pollution.
- To explore the mechanisms, non-linear relationships, and cost-benefits of innovation-driven air pollution reduction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized county-level data from mainland China (2007-2020).
- Employed fixed-effects, dynamic panel, and spatial Durbin models for analysis.
- Quantified the impact of innovation quantity and quality on SO2 emissions.
Main Results:
- A 1% increase in innovation quantity/quality reduces SO2 concentration by 0.2%/0.3% respectively.
- Increased innovation quantity/quality by one standard deviation reduces SO2 by 0.29%/0.33% respectively.
- Identified high-end factor entry, environmental regulation, and energy efficiency as key reduction mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Innovation effectively reduces county-level air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide (SO2).
- Negative spatial spillover effects of innovation quality on air pollution control were observed across China.
- Innovation-driven SO2 reduction generates significant economic benefits (approx. $139.81 million USD) and necessitates regional cooperation.
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